Quotes for this book: Live a life worth fighting for. And fight for a life worth living. - Soark Whisper Whiskey life is more of a rollercoaster than she knows. A life more chaotic, meaningful, and exciting than she knows. And... she is about to know. Will she be able to handle it and will you (readers) find out? Whiskey contains themes of past abuse, psychological trauma, and emotional/physical violence. If any of this feels too heavy or triggering, I ask that you proceed with caution or not at all.

Quote for this book: Not all chains are visible. And not all prison has walls. - Unknown Celestria Sarabella was never meant to survive. She was born among the Outer City people, those punished through generations for the sin of their ancestor. She was found and taken in after the Crown's sanctioned purge, where portions of their population are reduced under law as a mean of control and punishment. In the aftermath of the purge, she was raised in another city by the family who took claim of her. They gave her love, warmth, and shelter, yet despite being raise by a noble family, she was never fully granted belonging by said city. Hawthorn Kingdom is a world divided by bloodlines, cities, and inherited sin. Celestria grew up burden, for being too different for one place, too marked for another, and never entirely accepted by any. She survives the foul ordeals with the sharp wit of her tongue, quiet resilience, and a smile that hides the weight she carries alone, even as those around her judged and rejected her. Within that same Kingdom is the King, a boy shaped by duty, raised on expectation, and isolation. He learns early that power is constant, and people are not. He has everything, except his freedom and anything real. In a Kingdom built on secrets and lies, their meeting is not fate. It is the beginning of something far more dangerous. ---------------------------- The Forged Fate may contain themes of emotional violence, manipulation, brutal punishments, blood and gore. If any of this feels too heavy or triggering, I ask that you proceed with caution or not at all. This is a dark historical romance fiction story. Most aspect of this story will be invented by me such as the kingdoms, laws, folklores, customs, political system, languages, and so on. So, for people who are heavy on historical accuracy then this isn't for you but are welcome to read if open minded.

Quote for this book: When a woman is used to getting hurt, she won't know what to do when someone starts to truly appreciate her. So, she pushes him away. -Unknown Tzarina escaped from the man who destroyed her, never expecting to be found by the man who would change her life. She has struggled. She has fought. She has hurt. But now, perhaps it is finally time to find peace and happiness. Christian never planned on rescuing a stranger, yet the moment he finds Tzarina alone on the streets, walking away is no longer an option. His heart simply will not allow him to abandon someone in need. And as this stranger slowly learns to trust him, the walls built around her heart begin to crumble. But fate has one final cruelty waiting for them. And some secrets do not just break hearts or ruin lives; they demand the ultimate sacrifice. Sometimes, loving someone means letting them go. An Almost Love contains themes of past abuse, psychological trauma, and emotional violence. If any of this feels too heavy or triggering, I ask that you proceed with caution or not at all. This story was once titled The Anecdote of the Abandoned Girl and A Woman Who Struggled.